Duckle29 / KiCad-Heater-Generator-Plugin

A plugin designed for the KiCad PCB design software to generate tracks produced from space filling curve algorithms

Features

Supported (2D) Space-filling curves

• Generalized Hilbert ("gilbert") Curve. Algorithm implementation by jakubcerveny

PCB Shape Options

• Rectangle
• (Edge cuts generated with the heater)

Trace Options

• Trace Width
• Trace to copper clearance
• Trace to PCB edge clearance
• Net name

Future Work

• Space-filling curves: addition of different curves
• Trace Options: ability to choose specific heater total resistance using different manufacturing capabilities
• MISC: More error logging

Installation

• Install python requirements from requirements.txt by executing pip install -r requirements.txt
• On the top left toolbar of the KiCad PCB Editor, go to Tools->External Plugins->Open Plugin Directory
• Copy and paste the Heater_Generator_Plugin directory inside the plugin directory (unzipped)
• Press Tools->External Plugins->Refresh Plugins
• The Heater Generator Plugin should be visible on the top right with its red heater icon

Heat icon created by Smashicons - Flaticon